The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) are hosting a business after hours event on Wednesday, May 14 at Roamers Café in the Olympic Center from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) Board of Directors approved four new members at its recent annual meeting. Board Chair Nick Politi introduced Rebecca Kelly, Juliet Cook, Dan Rivera, and Andrea Crisafulli as the most recent additions to the board. “We’d like to welcome these...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is anticipating increased interest in stargazing, planet viewing, and celestial phenomena travel among visitors to the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. The park’s six million acres are largely free from light pollution, making its villages and wilderness...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has developed an interactive, self-guided challenge to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the important contributions of the Adirondack region to the nation’s history. The Lake Champlain Revolutionary Quest invites visitors to follow a themed trail,...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is encouraging Adirondack communities, organizations, and businesses to begin planning for the 250th Anniversary of the United States. ROOST’s region-wide initiative “ADK Celebrates USA 250” is designed to unify and strengthen the Adirondacks’ collective impact for America250 -...
The Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce is hosting an After Business mixer, featuring a presentation regarding local and Adirondack-wide celebrations of the 250th Commemoration of the American Revolution by representatives from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST). Attendees will learn how this historic milestone can...
The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished volunteer of the year award. Nominations are due by April 1, 2025. Community Day celebrates those who contribute to various community-based initiatives, within the Village of Lake Placid and the Town of North...
The Adirondacks continue to welcome Canadian travelers The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has been closely monitoring the Canadian response to tariff implementation, along with continued political tension between Washington and Ottawa. The Adirondack region welcomes thousands of travelers from Canada each year; disruptions to...
Eighty-four percent of those surveyed believe tourism positively impacts their community The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its third annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2024. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton...
Adirondack Winter Pride weekend is taking place March 7-9, 2025, with activities planned throughout Lake Placid and Wilmington for LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and their allies. Organizers are encouraging businesses, restaurants, hotels, civic groups, individuals, and others to consider participation through sponsorships, events, and special promotions. According...